Translation of Spanish word "el mes" to English
el mes
/el mes/
Meaning
NounA period into which a year is divided, historically based on the phases of the moon.
How to use
El mes ('month') is masculine (plural: los meses). Al mes — Per month.
🇬🇧 English
month
Example
Este mes es muy corto.
This month is very short.
El mes pasado viajé mucho.
Last month I traveled a lot.
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Common phrases
- el mes pasado— last month
- al mes— per month / monthly
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What does the Spanish word "el mes" mean?▼
The Spanish word "el mes" means "month" in English.
How do you pronounce the Spanish word "el mes"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Este mes es muy corto." (which translates as "This month is very short.").
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